Tokyo is planning a radical experiment to increase the birth rate through a four-day work week. 

Tokyo is planning a radical experiment to increase the birth rate through a four-day work week.&nbsp;

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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CAN A 4-DAY WORK WEEK ENCOURAGE BIRTH RATE INCREASE?

Is it socially acceptable to buy pre-loved gifts for families and friends? We speak with Jennifer Sault, Founder and CEO of Thrift For Good - a second-hand brand based here in Dubai and Ziying Zhou, Founder and Director of Berkeley Etiquette. 

Is it socially acceptable to buy pre-loved gifts for families and friends? We speak with Jennifer Sault, Founder and CEO of Thrift For Good - a second-hand brand based here in Dubai and Ziying Zhou, Founder and Director of Berkeley Etiquette.&nbsp;

SECOND-HAND PRESENTS

Here in the UAE - there's been a recent crackdown on piracy - when Dubai police raided an IPTV piracy ring and seized boxes containing 12,000 pirated premium channels and content.

Here in the UAE - there's been a recent crackdown on piracy - when Dubai police raided an IPTV piracy ring and seized boxes containing 12,000 pirated premium channels and content.

PIRACY & DODGY BOXES

How long is your commute? In the UAE there are literally hundreds of people who are doing 60 minutes plus every day.
And the impact on health and well-being and family life is huge.

How long is your commute? In the UAE there are literally hundreds of people who are doing 60 minutes plus every day. And the impact on health and well-being and family life is huge.

CAN A 4-DAY WORK WEEK ENCOURAGE BIRTH RATE INCREASE?

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